Good morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84, but it’ll be mostly sunny tomorrow and on Sunday.
You need to know
The Alexandria Police Department said a driver struck a pedestrian around 6:14 a.m. at the intersection of Duke Street and Roberts Lane near Old Town.
Scanner traffic said a 25 year old female was struck and left unable to move her legs. APD Communications Manager Tracy Walker said the pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital.
The driver remained on the scene.
Two lanes of westbound Duke Street were closed after the crash, though they reopened around 8:15 a.m.
Traffic alert: Two lanes of westbound Duke at Roberts Lane are blocked. Officers are on scene investigating an incident involving a vehicle that struck a pedestrian. pic.twitter.com/53aEHCRIZi
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) September 13, 2024
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